North East celebrates as England’s Lionesses win Euro final

It was triumph in Basel for England’s Lionesses today (July 27) who beat Spain by penalties in an agonising match to lift the trophy and defend their title.

Across the North East, proud football fans came out in force to support the lasses, donning England shirts and flags to watch the game on the big screen.

England fans at the STACK in Newcastle. (Image: NORTH NEWS AND PICTURES) But it was peaks and valleys for fans at Newcastle’s STACK who leapt up at every shot in an electric match that left many on the edge of their seats.

It’s home, again. pic.twitter.com/tng5sR27KJ

— Lionesses (@Lionesses) July 27, 2025

In the first half, the Lionesses were a step behind the Spanish side – who had a few good chances to hit the back of the net but failed to score.

This meant a 25th minute goal by Mariona Caldentey for Tomé’s side felt like it was only a matter of time and left England on the back foot for the rest of the first half.

Agony for fans after Spain’s goal. (Image: NORTH NEWS AND PICTURES) Lionesses fans getting in the spirit in Newcastle. (Image: NORTH NEWS AND PICTURES) By half time, England were trailing behind but fans in the stand were as loud as ever – and still a sense of hope they could pull it out the bag.

Then, a chance by Chloe Kelly saw Alessia Russo head the ball into the net in the 57th minute to equalise.

Fans react to Alessia Russo’s equaliser. (Image: NORTH NEWS AND PICTURES) By the end of the second half and approaching the 90th minute, the tension was palpable. England had pulled it out of the bag late in the game, twice before in this tournament alone.

Fans at Newcastle STACK go wild for the Lionesses. (Image: NORTH NEWS AND PICTURES)

The Lionesses pulled out a later than late goal against Italy at the Stade de Genève in Lancy just last week to snatch their place in the final, and won by penalties against Sweden on July 17.

(Image: NORTH NEWS AND PICTURES) Still, the match went to extra time and it seemed like Spain were firmly in control – who had multiple chances to take the title but after both teams failed to score, it went to penalties.

In the end, Chloe Kelly took the Lionesses to victory winning 3-1 in penalties, sending the crowd wild.